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Samsung DDR4

Samsung’s new 20nm DDR4 clears the way for massive 128GB DIMMs

Samsung’s new DDR4 memory is debuting on 20nm technology and targeting huge density improvements. The company claims it can build 128GB modules today — a far cry from DDR3′s current maximum of just 32GB.

Partial solar eclipse, 2012

How to watch today’s solar eclipse without melting your eyes

This afternoon, almost everyone in the US, Canada, Mexico, and the 23 people living on the other side of the Bering Strait in Russia, will get to enjoy a partial solar eclipse. Unlike a lunar eclipse, be warned that you … Continue reading

More Beats than Spotify: Microsoft to kill free Xbox Music streaming

The free, ad-supported music streaming party is over, at least for Microsoft. The company recently announced that effective December 1, Xbox Music’s free tier will be retired. Anyone who wants to use Xbox Music after that date will have to … Continue reading

Sony Xperia Z3v review: Verizon gets the exclusive on this Xperia Z2 do-over

You know how you sometimes look back to the past and wish you could have done something in your life differently? Sony sort of pulled the same schtick with its new flagship, the Xperia Z3v. The Xperia Z2 was supposed … Continue reading

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Social media scheduler Buffer goes big with iOS 8 update optimized for iPads

Social media addicts, self-promoters, and small businesses know the pain of managing various social networking accounts. There are various solutions for helping you schedule and stay on top of posting to your slew of accounts at perfect times throughout the … Continue reading

Transparency’s needed to avoid smart device privacy rules, says former US official

The Internet of Things is raising a host of concerns over the control of data that could lead to government regulation, but tech companies can rein in those worries on their own if they act fast, according to a former … Continue reading

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AMD slashes APU prices: Are they finally better value than a dual-core Intel Core i3?

AMD has just slashed prices on its APUs by 15-25% across the board — dramatically improving the price/performance argument for its processors.

OS X Yosemite vs. Windows 10 desktops

Windows 10 vs. OS X Yosemite: The desktop still matters

In an effort to right the wrongs of Windows 8 on the desktop, Microsoft has put the Windows 10 Technical Preview out there for anyone to download and use, unusual in that such an early release is typically available only … Continue reading

10 iPad Air 2 reviews in 10 quintessential quotes

Apple’s just-announced tablets, the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, haven’t hit store shelves yet, but the early reviews are in. After four days with the devices, most outlets were impressed by the slimmed-down iPad Air 2 but would … Continue reading

Google unveils Inbox, a new Gmail app that reorganizes and reformats your mail

You get a lot of email, right? And it’s not just the ever-growing snowball of spam: social network notifications, reminders, invitations, newsletters, bills… if your inbox is anything like mine, it’s overflowing with stuff. Not junk, but not just regular personal correspondence, … Continue reading